3 days Akagera and wildlife safari adventure will take you to Akagera National Park, which is located in Eastern Rwanda, covering 1,200 kilometers2, along the international border with Tanzania. The Park was founded in 1934 by the Belgian government to protect animals and vegetation in three eco-regions: Savannah, mountain, and swamp.
Was named after the Kagera River, also the Akagera River, which flows along its eastern boundary, feeding into Lake Ihema and several smaller lakes. Akagera is a big game country with herds of African elephants and Cape Buffaloes that emerge from the woodland to drink at the lakes. Lucky visitors can stumble across leopards, spotted hyenas, stray lions, giraffes, and zebras.
Highlights for Akagera wildlife Adventure Rwanda
- Game drive through the Akagera Park
- Boat ride on Lake Ihema
- Kigali city tour
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Akagera
Detailed itinerary for 3 days Akagera wildlife safari Rwanda
Day 1: Transfer from the airport to Akagera National Park
Meet your driver or guide at the airport, who will brief you about the trip and transfer you to Akagera National Park. Check into your booked safari lodge and have lunch. Most importantly, you’ll head out for an evening game drive where you may get to spot African elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Topi, Oribi antelopes, and different other wild animals.
DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.
- Main destination: Akagera Forest National Park
- Luxury accommdation: Akagera Game Lodge
- Mid-Range accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Camp
- Budget accommodation: Golf Hills Residence
- Meal plan: half board (lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Game drive in Akagera and boat ride on Lake Ihema
Have breakfast, then after, set out for a game drive to catch up with early morning risers looking for breakfast; these include elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, and antelopes, to mention but a few. Besides that, return to the lodge to get a few minutes of relaxation before lunch, and later, after your lunch, you’ll set out for a boat cruise on Lake Ihema to get a chance to see aquatic wildlife like hippos and crocodiles. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DESTINATION AND SELECTION OF LODGING.
- Main destination: Akagera Forest National Park
- Luxury accommdation: Akagera Game Lodge
- Mid-Range accommodation: Ruzizi Tented Camp
- Budget accommodation: Golf Hills Residence
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Transfer from Akagera to Kigali city or the airport
Early morning, after breakfast, transfer to Kigali for a city tour, have lunch, and later in the evening be dropped off at the airport to catch up with your flight.
DESTINATION AND MEALS.
- Main destination: Kigali city or Kigali International airport
- Meal plan: Half board (breakfast and lunch)
3 days Akagera and wildlife safaris include.
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Game drives as per itinerary.
- Transportation in a 4X4 safari vehicle.
- Pickup and drop off of your destination.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Pure bottled mineral water for drinking while on a safari.
However, 3 days Akagera wildlife exclude.
- Rwanda Visa.
- Luxury drinks.
- Telephone fees.
- Other services of personal nature.
- Personal shopping bills and any other item not mentioned above.
